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title: Crab Cakes and Chesapeake-Style Mayo
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/2019-w27-r11-pan-seared-crab-cakes-5ce2d37bc5965b00162f3012
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat]
tags: [Seafood, American, Quick]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 745
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/crab-cakes-and-chesapeake-style-mayo.avif"
---
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Slice kernels off @corn on the cob{2%ears}; discard cob. Dice @roma tomato{1%unit}. Halve @ciabatta bread{1%roll}, then halve again diagonally. Zest and halve @lemon{1%unit}.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @hot smoked paprika{1%tsp}, half @garlic powder{1%tsp}, and half @celery salt{¼%tsp}. Spread half on a plate; mix in @panko breadcrumbs{⅓%cup}, salt, and pepper. To bowl with remaining spice mix, stir in @sour cream{2%tbsp}, @mayonnaise{2%tbsp}, lemon zest, 2 tsp water, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Place @crab cakes{2%units} on plate with panko. Coat all over, pressing to adhere.

Melt 1 tbsp @butter{3%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook until charred ~{5%minutes}. Cover pan if kernels begin to pop. Turn off heat; transfer corn to #large bowl{}. Wipe out pan. Meanwhile, microwave 2 tbsp remaining butter in a #small bowl{} on high until melted ~{30%seconds}. Stir in remaining garlic powder, then brush onto cut sides of ciabatta. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat thin layer of @olive oil{1%tbsp} in pan over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook until golden brown and crispy ~{4%minutes} per side. Lower heat if crab cakes begin to brown too quickly.

Toast ciabatta in oven ~{3%minutes}. To bowl with corn, add @mixed greens{2%cups}, tomato, drizzle of olive oil, and squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, toss to coat. Divide crab cakes, salad, and garlic bread between plates. Drizzle crab cakes with sauce.